Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Wood scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead Rotating Engineer with a proven track record in providing technical leadership and oversight for all rotating equipment activities during the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases of a project. The role ensures that rotating equipment is designed, procured, installed, tested, and commissioned safely, reliably, and in compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements for a high-profile client
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
Job Objective:
The primary objective of a PMC Lead Rotating Engineer is to ensure the safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of all rotating equipment systems throughout the project lifecycle, while safeguarding the client's technical, operational, and commercial interests.
- Lead all rotating equipment engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and approve equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and technical documents.
- Ensure designs comply with project requirements, client standards, and industry codes such as API, ISO, and ASME.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to rotating equipment engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Review the design and selection of:
- Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
- Pumps
- Gas and steam turbines
- Blowers and fans
- Generators
- Gearboxes and auxiliary systems
- Verify equipment sizing, performance requirements, availability, and reliability criteria.
- Ensure maintainability and operability considerations are incorporated into designs.
Skills And Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rotating Equipment, or Reliability Engineering is advantageous.
- Membership in a recognized professional engineering body is preferred.
- Typically 15+ years of experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, power generation, or energy sectors.
- Minimum 5-10 years in Rotating Equipment Engineering with experience in a lead or supervisory role.
- Extensive experience working on large-scale EPC and PMC projects.
- Proven involvement in FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project handover phases.
- Experience with major rotating equipment packages such as compressors, pumps, turbines, generators, and gearboxes.

